Greater LA
LA’s street racing crackdown, local CA recall reactions, and TV viewers’ unconsciousness
The LA City Council has passed a motion that aims to curb street racing.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 24m ListenThe LA City Council has passed a motion that aims to curb street racing. According to City Council member Monica Rodriguez, the motion would push multiple government agencies to roll out traffic calming measures like street humps and curb extensions. Then, GLA breaks down local reactions to Gov. Gavin Newsom defeating his opponents in the recall election. Also, we get a preview of Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist’s new multimedia exhibition at MOCA that focuses on people’s TV obsession.
In this episode
3 storiesRecall watch parties in Boyle Heights and Costa Mesa illustrate 2 versions of CA
Results from the California recall election came in early and quickly Tuesday night.
Read the story8 minFrom rumbling cars to rumble strips, how LA plans to curb street racing
Street racing has been increasing during the pandemic. It typically takes place late at night on wide streets, from South LA to the San Fernando Valley, amassing attention on social media and often sending throngs of people to the scene.
Read the story9 minNew MOCA exhibit puts Pipilotti Rist’s multimedia art on the big screen
Do you ever feel like your television has become another member of your family? You probably look at the screen now more than ever, especially during the pandemic. Zürich-based visual artist Pipilotti Rist knows how you feel.
Read the story8 min
